Version 3.8 of Honkai: Star Rail is set to launch on December 16, 2025 (NA) and December 17, 2025 (EU/Asia), running until approximately January 27, 2026. This patch marks a triumphant return for Break teams, long overshadowed by hypercarry and DoT metas, thanks to the introduction of The Dahlia (Constance) – a 5-star Fire Nihility support designed explicitly for Super Break dominance. By converting toughness reduction into Super Break DMG even before enemies are fully broken, applying weaknesses, shredding DEF, and providing massive party-wide Weakness Break Efficiency (WBE), she slashes break times, enables constant Super Break uptime, and synergizes perfectly with Fire Break units.

The banners emphasize Break synergy:
  • Phase 1: The Dahlia (new) paired with Firefly rerun (her signature Break DPS), alongside potential spotlights for Boothill and Rappa.
  • Phase 2: Reruns including Fugue, Lingsha, and Yunli.

New Light Cone: Never Forget Her Flame (Dahlia's signature) boosts Break Effect by 60%, adds Break DMG buffs, and recovers SP on weakness application – a game-changer for Break sustainability.

Expect teams like The Dahlia + Firefly + Fugue + Lingsha/HMC to dominate Pure Fiction, Apocalyptic Shadow, and new content, potentially outpacing Ruan Mei in pure Super Break output.

Which Character to Pull For: Prioritizing Power Spikes in Break Teams

If you're investing in Break, Version 3.8 offers targeted value. Here's a breakdown of The Dahlia, Firefly, Fugue, and Rappa, ranked by net power increase for a typical Break team (assuming E0 unless noted). Dahlia is the undisputed MVP, but pairings matter.

Character Role Key Synergy with Dahlia Power Increase for Break Team Pull Priority (F2P/Low Spenders)
The Dahlia Super Break Enabler/Support N/A (core) Massive (200-300%+ Super Break uptime): 50% party WBE, non-broken Super Break conversion, 18% DEF shred, FuA Super Breaks (5x200%), weakness implant via Ult/Talent, SP/Energy sustain. Replaces Ruan Mei entirely in mono-Fire Break. S+ (Must-pull E0) – Transforms any Break shell into top-tier.
Firefly Fire Break DPS Exclusive Energy regen (10-50%), SPD on weakness apply, Fire weakness implant Huge (150-250%): Full Ult uptime without breaks, constant Super Break in Complete Combustion. Dahlia fixes her energy/Downtime issues. S (E0 if missing) – Perfect duo; skip if E0S1 owned.
Fugue Fire Nihility Break Buffer DEF shred stacks, BE share (needs 220%+ BE) High (100-150%): Boosts team BE, enables faster breaks. Sustainless bridge via Dahlia traces. A (E0/E1 if no sustain) – Rerun value for Firefly/Dahlia cores.
Rappa Imaginary Break DPS Weakness implant (Rappa lacks), FuA Super Break procs Solid (80-120%): Gains Imaginary weakness for her kit; AoE strong but less than Firefly spike. B (E0 if alt DPS needed) – Good flex, but Firefly > Rappa post-Dahlia.

Recommendation: Pull Dahlia first – she single-handedly revives Break, offering the highest ROI (e.g., Firefly teams jump to MoC/PF 0/3 clears). Guarantee her E0, then Firefly if absent. Fugue/Rappa for optimization.

Which Eidolon and Light Cone to Pull For: Maximizing Break Damage Gains

Firefly

Eidolons/LCs amplify Dahlia's core (50% WBE + Super Break conversion). Focus here after E0 characters. Prioritize Dahlia's upgrades for team-wide spikes.

Character/LC Eidolon/LC Effect Summary Break Team Power Increase Pull Worth (Post-E0)
Dahlia Sig LC: Never Forget Her Flame S1 +60% BE; +32% Break DMG (wearer + highest BE ally); SP on weakness (1x/turn). Massive (80-120%): SP freedom, scales her BE buffs/FuA. BiS over In the Name of the World. S+ – Essential; enables sustainless.
The Dahlia E1 Team-wide Super Break mult (+40% extra to Dance Partner); +25% Max Toughness red (cap 300). Huge (100-150%): All allies Super Break; faster breaks for Firefly/Rappa. S – Biggest spike; BE share godsend.
The Dahlia E2 Wilt: +18% RES shred; auto-Wilt on enemy entry. High (60-90%): Constant debuffs; stacks with Fugue. A – QoL for endless waves.
Firefly E1/E2 (Assumed standard: Ult DMG/Break boosts) Solid (50-80%): With Dahlia energy, E2 Ult nukes non-stop. A- – If heavy Firefly investment.
The Dahlia E4 FuA: +5 hits; +12% DMG taken/2t per hit. High (70%): FuA spam = Super Break machine. B+ – Luxury for whales.
Fugue/Rappa LCs S1 Break DMG/SP Moderate (40-60%) B – Niche post-Dahlia.

Recommendation: Dahlia E1S1 yields the optimal power curve – E1 teamscales Super Break universally, S1 fixes SP. Stop at E2 if low-spender; whales chase E4/E6 for FuA/advances. Firefly LC secondary if E0 her.